Norway
1961- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 5301
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
5301-A SS-SN-abⅠRunout, side A, etched
5301-B SS-SN-abⅠRunout, side B, etched
5301-ALabel, side A
5301-BLabel, side B
Johnny NashOl' Man River
Vinyl pressings
Ol' Man River
by Johnny Nash · 1961
10 pressings8 countriesFunk / Soul
Ol' Man River was first pressed on vinyl in 1961. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of Ol' Man River
1 pressing came out in 1961, the album's first year. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Norway | Warner Bros. Records 5301First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1962 | Australia | Warner Bros. Records 53017", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | Canada | Warner Bros. Records 53017", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1962 | Greece | Warner Bros. Records 53017", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | UK | Warner Bros. Records 45-WB.767", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1962 | US | Warner Bros. Records 53017", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1962 | US | Warner Bros. Records 53017", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1962 | France | Disques Vogue 45-50257", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Netherlands | Warner Bros. Records 53017", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | US | Warner Bros. Records 53017", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AOl' Man River2:47
- BMy Dear Little Sweetheart2:24
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ol' Man River are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Ol' Man River are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1961 and 1962.
When was Ol' Man River first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in Norway. One of them is Warner Bros. Records 5301.
How do I tell if my copy of Ol' Man River is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 5301) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 5301-A SS-SN-abⅠ and 5301-B SS-SN-abⅠ. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Ol' Man River on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.
